Lawrence Syndrome “acquired generalized lipodystrohy” with type 1 diabetes mellitus in 7 years boy of Bahawalpur

Abstract

Lipodystrophy syndromes are rare disorders characterized by either generalized or partial lack of adipose tissue. They are congenital or acquired. These syndromes are associated with various metabolic and harmonal disorders leading to severe comorbidities including hypertriglyceridemia, diabetes mellitus, acanthosis nigricans, xanthomas, polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Keywords: Lawrence syndrome, lipodystrophy, diabetes mellitus